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PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary13 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Profitability in Q2 2025 was significantly impacted by operational challenges, asset impairments, and unrealised forex losses, resulting in a net loss after tax of RM1.0 billion compared to a profit in Q2 2024.

  • Revenue for Q2 2025 was RM6,437 million, down 17% year-over-year and quarter-on-quarter, mainly due to lower sales volume, product prices, and a stronger Ringgit.

  • Plant utilisation rate dropped to 77% from 89% in the prior year quarter due to feedstock supply disruptions and maintenance.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue fell to RM6,437 million in Q2 2025 from RM7,656 million in Q1 2025, and was down 17% year-over-year.

  • EBITDA dropped to RM395 million, a 64% decrease year-over-year, with margin down to 6.1% from 11.7% quarter-on-quarter.

  • Net loss after tax was RM1.0 billion, mainly due to lower EBITDA, asset impairment, and forex losses.

  • Cash balance decreased to RM9,708 million, reflecting PPE purchases, dividend payouts, and forex impact.

  • Basic loss per share was 14 sen, compared to earnings of 10 sen per share in Q2 2024.

Outlook and guidance

  • O&D market faces mixed outlook with oversupply and weak downstream demand; F&M remains firm on strong urea demand and seasonal factors.

  • Specialties market continues to face margin challenges and demand uncertainty amid weak global macroeconomics.

  • Key priorities for 2H 2025 include value creation, cost optimisation, and operational excellence to sustain plant utilisation above industry benchmarks.

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PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is the chemical arm of PETRONAS and a leading integrated chemicals producer in Southeast Asia. The company operates through a diverse portfolio that includes the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of a wide range of petrochemicals. Key product categories include olefins, glycols, polymers, methanol, ammonia, and specialty chemicals. These products are essential for various industries, serving as building blocks for the production of goods ranging from plastics to fertilizers and synthetic materials. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and its shares are listed on the Bursa Malaysia.

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